Public Management Economist

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Close relatives¹ of ADB staff, except spouses of international staff, are not eligible for recruitment and appointment to staff positions. Applicants are expected to disclose if they have any relative/s by consanguinity/blood, by adoption and/or by affinity/marriage presently employed in ADB.

¹Close relatives refer to spouse, children, mother, father, brother and sister, niece, nephew, aunt and uncle

Staff on probation are not eligible to apply. Applicants for promotion must have served at their position for at least one year and must have normally served at their personal level for at least two years immediately preceding the date of the vacancy closing date. Applicants for lateral transfer must have served at their position and personal level for at least one year immediately preceding the date of the vacancy closing date (reference A.O. 2.03, paragraphs 5.8 and 5.9).

In the event that the staff appointed to a new category (i.e. from AS to NS, or from NS to IS) is rated at 2 or lower in the first two performance reviews after appointment at the new level, they will return to the level occupied immediately prior to their appointment in the new category.

This is a special fixed-term appointment for a period of three (3) years following Section 3.1 (c.) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 (“Recruitment and Appointment’). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. It may be extended on exceptional basis for a further fixed period at the option of ADB. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

If the successful candidate is an ADB staff member holding a regular appointment, his/her regular appointment will be converted to a special fixed-term appointment. A special fixed-term appointment will automatically and without prior notice expire at the end of the term.

Overview

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 68 members, 49 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under its Strategy 2030.

ADB only hires nationals of its 68 members.

The position is assigned to the Public Management, Financial Sector and Trade Division (SAPF) within the South Asia Department (SARD). The division is the focal for sector operations in finance and public sector management, supported by good governance practices and standards. In addition to the sector operations, SAPF will take a lead in intersectoral collaborative initiatives within SARD by helping develop capabilities in SARD to develop new and innovative financing sources. The division is also responsible for preparing and developing strategic operational studies across sectors and themes in line with the CPS and government’s visions.

To view ADB Organizational Chart, please click here.Job Purpose

The Public Management Economist will: (1) help in identifying, designing, contributing to processing and administration of loans (both program and project loans), technical assistance (TA), and non-lending products and services (NLPS) in the areas of public resource management; (2) contribute in policy research in area of fiscal policies, public management strategies, and regulatory issues for SARD member countries; (3) create high quality knowledge products on the relevant issues pertaining to economic management and to support ADB’s activities; and (4)work within general policies, principles and goals, working directly with clients. The incumbent will report to the Director of SAPF and may supervise national and administrative staff.

Responsibilities

• Develops policy framework and strategies to strengthen finances of the Governments (national, sub-national and local) and improve public financial management in the context of sustainable economic development, poverty reduction and service delivery improvements;
• Liaises with government officials to understand and recommend appropriate reform measures in the areas of revenue mobilization including tax administration, expenditure rationalization, state-owned enterprises restructuring, pension reform and other areas pertaining to finances of governments at all levels;
• Writes technical papers and conduct economic, thematic and sector work related to (i) public finance; and (ii) macroeconomic management;
• Participates in country teams and provide sector inputs for Country Partnership Strategies (CPSs);
• Coordinates with RMs for consistency of approach, exchange of experiences, and continuous improvement of practices and integration of issues/policies pertaining to (i) Governments’ finances; (ii) public financial management; and (iii) overall macroeconomic management;
• Designs, processes and administers loan and TA projects with focus on public resource management;
• Provides advice to executing agencies on project preparation;
• Liaises and coordinates with development partners on TAs and program loans in the relevant areas;
• Ensures that key technical, economic, financial and crosscutting issues are incorporated into projects;
• Contributes to activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building in the areas of public financial management;
• Creates high quality knowledge products on contemporary issues including macroeconomic management in the DMCs;
• Regularly interacts with the executing agencies, other departments and offices in headquarters for smooth implementation of projects; and
• Provides inputs for Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) as required.

Qualifications

Relevant Experience & Requirements

• University degree in economics or other related fields; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent
• At least 6 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in a reputed research institution or in a multilateral agency;
• Experience in working on the issues pertaining to finances of national, sub-national and local governments;
• Experience of working on similar issues in multiple countries, preferably in South Asia;
• Evidence of independent research and publications in macro and development economics;
• Expertise in a specific area of multilateral development bank operations (economic, sector or thematic), or breadth across multiple areas with in-depth knowledge within one area;
• Ability to utilize and share relevant knowledge to benefit the broader ADB community;
• When required, ability to act as a mission leader / team lead, with oversight from the Director or a more senior team leader; and
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• University degree in economics or other related fields; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent
• At least 6 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in a reputed research institution or in a multilateral agency;
• Experience in working on the issues pertaining to finances of national, sub-national and local governments;
• Experience of working on similar issues in multiple countries, preferably in South Asia;
• Evidence of independent research and publications in macro and development economics;
• Expertise in a specific area of multilateral development bank operations (economic, sector or thematic), or breadth across multiple areas with in-depth knowledge within one area;
• Ability to utilize and share relevant knowledge to benefit the broader ADB community;
• When required, ability to act as a mission leader / team lead, with oversight from the Director or a more senior team leader; and
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for IS3 and IS4.

General Considerations

The selected candidate, if new to ADB, is appointed for an initial term of 3 years.

ADB offers competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual appointment salary will be based on ADB’s standards and computation, taking into account the selected individual’s qualifications and experience.

ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Please note that the actual level and salary will be based on qualifications of the selected candidate.